Punjab police is equally vigilant and prepared to combat terrorism with the cooperation of Government, Pakistan Army and other Law enforcing agencies and the newly established 5 CTD Police Stations in Punjab would enable the police to fight with these anti-state elements.
This was stated by Inspector General of Police Punjab, Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera while addressing at the passing out parade of 2nd batch of CTD Corporal Force held at Elite Police Training Center, Bedian, today. Chief Minister, Punjab, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was the Chief Guest of the ceremony whereas Inetrior Minister, Col (R), Shuja Khanzada, Chief Secretary, Home Secretary Punjab, D.G Rangers and all senior police officers were present. 03 Maj. Generals also represents the Cor. Commander Lahore at the passing out parade.
Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera further said that the CTD police stations are fully operational in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faislalabad, Multan and Rawalpindi. He said that these CTD Police Stations will be able to start the investigation of terrorism cases within two weeks. He said that some of these cases after investigation could be referred to the military courts subject to the nature of the case.
IGP stated that these corporals were trained in three different fields including intelligence sharing, operations and investigations. He said that the standard of the training is not less than international standards as the Pakistan army and training experts of the foreign countries are on board in training process.
Later, IGP Punjab presented a souvenir to the honorable chief guest.
While answering to the questions of media persons, IGP said that no innocent will be arrested in Yohanna Abad incident only those who are involved will be challaned after completing the investigations. He further said that with the execution of death penalties, heinous crime including murder decreased in Punjab.
Source: Director Public Relations, Punjab Police.
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Press Release Date:
Saturday, April 4, 2015